Stanbic Bank Uganda has again cemented its position at the forefront of environmental stewardship, receiving the much-coveted National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Sustainability Award in the financial institutions category. This prestigious accolade, presented at a vibrant ceremony held at the…
In a bold move that signals rising confidence in Ugandan leadership, Emmy Hashakimana, a seasoned commercial leader and until recently Head of Sales and Marketing at Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), has been appointed the new General Manager of Coca-Cola Beverages…
The backbone of Uganda’s financial inclusion story, the microfinance sector, took centre stage today at the Annual General Meeting of the Association of Microfinance Institutions of Uganda (AMFIU). The gathering, which brought together key players in the microfinance landscape, including…
Ms. Lucy Nakyobe, the Head of Public Service, has urged Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) and Town Clerks across Uganda’s local governments to move beyond routine duties and assert their presence through proactive, community-driven leadership. Nakyobe delivered the remarks today during…
Stanbic Bank Uganda under the leadership of its able Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kenneth Mumba, has invested at least Shs1 trillion in various initiatives in a bid to drive Uganda’s socio-economic transformation, mirroring the government’s efforts to fight poverty in…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has rejected a request by Rwandan settlers, also known as ‘Bavandimwe’, to be recognised and registered as Ugandan citizens with dual nationality, in a move that reiterates Uganda’s stance on national identity. The President made his…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) on Thursday convened a crucial Digital Financial Services Workshop in Kampala, bringing together a formidable alliance of telecom companies, banks, law enforcement, and key regulatory bodies to forge a united front against the crime. Julianne…
Ms. Nancy Owino Amuge, the Manager of Finance at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), has been elected as a member of the Governing Council of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), in a move aimed at…
Uganda is firmly positioning itself at the forefront of ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, demonstrating a strong commitment to harnessing this transformative technology for the promotion of human dignity, inclusion, and shared prosperity. This week, at the 3rd UNESCO Global…
As global aviation increasingly relies on interconnected digital systems, the threat of cyberattacks looms larger than ever. Recognising this critical vulnerability, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has taken a proactive and significant step by hosting a two-day Cybersecurity Workshop,…
The Ministry of Local Government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, has launched a 16.9-kilometre community access road in Otuke District under the National Oilseeds Project (NOSP). The road, which connects Ogor village to Okore…
Uganda’s flourishing oil and gas sector, with its projection of first oil production by June 2026, is not just about extracting resources; it’s about driving the nation’s broader socio-economic transformation agenda. At the forefront of ensuring that this vision becomes…
The Uganda Agrifood Systems Investment and Financing Conference, held June 25-26, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, underscored a vital fact: achieving food security and driving economic growth in Africa is inextricably linked to the full inclusion of women. During…
Officiated by the Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, the summit is highlighting the critical role of smart innovation and sustainable energy in achieving the continent’s ambitious growth agenda. For Uganda, the implications are profound, as the…
In a bid to promote transparency and legal certainty within Uganda’s commercial justice system, the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, launched its inaugural Case Digest, marking a significant milestone in Uganda’s business landscape. The launch…